Following the recent drowning of a 5-year-old non-verbal boy with autism in Golden Gate, local health and school officials are urging a stronger community focus on child water safety.
Jaylen Saintelien, who wandered away from home last month, was later found unresponsive in a nearby body of water. His death has prompted renewed calls to action from the Collier County School District, health professionals, and autism support advocates.
WATCH AS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS COME TOGETHER TO RAISE AWARENESS FOLLOWING THE TRAGIC DEATH:
Tragedy sparks water safety campaign for children with autism in Collier County
“We are gathering in unity and compassion, committed to preventing the loss of another child’s life,” said Paula DiGrigoli, senior director at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital at NCH and founder of the NCH Safe & Healthy Children’s Coalition…